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Experimental vaccine for common cancer shows potential in clinical trial

A vaccine for pancreatic cancer could serve as a promising new therapy. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York, an experimental approach to treating the cancer with a messenger RNA (mRNA)-based therapeutic vaccine “continues to show potential” in reducing the risk of the disease returning after surgery, according to a press release.

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To eat eggs safely, do these two things, says food science expert

As bird flu outbreaks affect poultry farms in multiple states, and with several recent cases emerging in humans, experts are weighing in on best practices for egg preparation. Professor Tim Spector, a genetic epidemiology expert at King’s College London, took to Instagram to tell his audience that eggs are safe to eat when taking proper

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Two Alzheimer’s drugs help patients live independently at home for longer periods

Two widely touted Alzheimer’s drugs have been shown to enable patients to remain in their homes, living independently, for longer periods of time. Those medications, while effective, are not without their risks and side effects, however. That’s according to a recent study published last week in the Alzheimer’s Association journal. RED MEAT COULD RAISE DEMENTIA

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Flu cases by state and measles outbreak, plus concerning cancer trends

Fox News’ Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. TOP 3: – Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map – Lung cancer rising among non-smokers — here’s why – Measles outbreak continues to worsen among kids in Texas This week’s

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Pope Francis’ medical condition: What to know about bilateral pneumonia

Following Pope Francis’ diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia, doctors are speaking about the condition. The Vatican announced the Catholic leader’s diagnosis — which was reportedly confirmed via laboratory tests and chest X-rays — in a statement on Tuesday. “The polymicrobial infection, which arose on a picture of bronchiectasis and asmatiform bronchitis, and which required the use

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Man with stage 4 cancer raises $150K for experimental treatment

Strangers and friends have raised more than $150,000 for a Seattle man’s experimental life-saving cancer treatment after he found out his insurance wouldn’t cover it, as reported by SWNS. Matt Maclean, 49, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer after noticing blood in his stool in October 2020. While sitting in the waiting room, he

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RFK Jr's new role with President Donald Trump prompts launch of online platform

Following the swearing in of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., MAHA Alliance and MAHA Action CEO Del Bigtree held a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., last week. Bigtree announced the launch of MAHA.io, which will stand independent of Kennedy’s official position and give Americans a

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